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Candle Shop Owner's Kidney Transplant Journey Inspires Hope
5 Oct
Summary
- Chris Holloway, a shop owner, underwent his second kidney transplant.
- He endured years of dialysis while waiting for a match.
- Holloway now shares a message of patience and perseverance.
Chris Holloway, owner of the Ardmore-based candle shop Cork and Candles, has recently recovered from his second kidney transplant. For several years, Holloway balanced the demands of his business with the challenging reality of undergoing dialysis and waiting for a life-saving organ.
His journey has been marked by resilience, and he is now sharing his experience to offer encouragement. Holloway received the call for a matching kidney from Hackensack Meridian after being listed at multiple transplant centers, including Penn.
He and his wife, Tia, urge those still on transplant waiting lists to remain patient and hopeful, emphasizing that perseverance is key. Holloway now feels empowered and grateful, encouraging others to explore the possibility of being listed at more than one transplant facility.
